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Solar Energy in Yelm, WA

Solar Energy in Yelm

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Yelm with an average of 6.12 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Yelm

Solar panels in Yelm that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Yelm

The total length of the day in Yelm, WA today (April 18, 2024) will be 13 hours and 52 minutes. [More]

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Yelm, WA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Yelm, WA

Solar Energy Data in Yelm, WA

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in Yelm.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for Yelm, WA

Solar Radiation Data in Yelm

Based on historical Yelm, WA data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Yelm. [1]

Yelm has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.34 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Yelm that are always titled at the latitude of Yelm (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 3.82 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.34 kWh/m2/day and approximately 24% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar Energy Glossary

Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI)

Global Horizontal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation that is received per unit area by a surface that is always positioned in a horizontal manner.

Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI)

Direct Normal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is always perpendicular to the sun rays that come in a straight line from the direction of the sun at its current position in the sky.

Average Tilt at Latitude (ATaL)

Average Tilt at Latitude: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is tilted toward the equator at an angle equal to the current latitude. ATaL will often produce the optimum energy output.

Solar Radiation Levels in Yelm

Solar Radiation Data in Yelm, WA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Yelm.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for Yelm, WA

Solar Radiation Data in Yelm

Yelm, WA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Yelm is July with an average of 6.12 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.92 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Yelm (Washington) are January with an average of 1.79 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 1.94 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.06 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Yelm vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Yelm

The average monthly solar radiation level in Yelm, WA, of 4.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 2% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 39% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: Yelm vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Yelm solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for Yelm

Sunrise / Sunset in Yelm

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:13 am
    • Sunset: 8:05 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:52
Solar Energy Statistics for Yelm

Best Months for Solar in Yelm

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.7 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.47 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.08 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Yelm

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Solar Power Output in Yelm

The Power of Solar in Yelm, WA

Monthly AC solar system output averages for Yelm (wa). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Yelm. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for Yelm, WA

Solar Radiation Data in Yelm

Yelm (WA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4475.45 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Yelm is July with an average of 557.64 kWhac, followed by August at 540.7 kWhac and September at 491.05 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Yelm (Washington) are January with an average of 178.13 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 194.95 kWhac and November at 198.45 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Yelm

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Weather Forecast for Yelm, WA [5]

Thu Apr 18
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 1%
Fri Apr 19
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 69°F
Light breeze: 4 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Apr 20
68°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Apr 21
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 91%
Mon Apr 22
60°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 65%
Tue Apr 23
66°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Yelm

About Yelm

The city of Yelm, WA in Thurston County has an approximate population of 6,848. [6]

Yelm Solar Power

Yelm, WA Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Yelm, WA, or for more solar-related resources for Yelm, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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